Press Releases

OTOAI Members meet in Mumbai

OTOAl (Outbound Tour Operators Association of India) organised a ‘Members Meet’ evening on 20th August, 2022 at Sofitel, BKC, Mumbai in association with the Saudi Tourism Authority. Attended by close to 200 members, the event proved to be an excellent platform not only for OTOAl members to know about “The Kingdom of Saudi “as a upcoming destination for leisure travel …

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Portugal – A land of flavours

The cuisine of any location is a major factor in choosing a travel destination and there is no doubt that Portugal’s cuisine is as rich and diverse as its landscape. Portugal is home to amazing restaurants and world-class chefs.  It is a hub to around 27 Michelin star restaurants across the country. Lisbon, the capital, boasts nine Michelin-starred restaurants. The …

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Plug In to Must Attend Events in Bahrain in Aug 2022

Experience Winter Wonderland Fun during the summer only in Bahrain A spectacular winter-themed festival, Wadi Skate, kicked off on August 4, 2022, in cooperation with Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA), at Wadi Al Sail Mall in Riffa. The festival will go on till September 3rd, 2022, where tourists can enjoy ice skating at an indoor rink with live music …

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COUNTDOWN TO ITE HCMC 2022 – WHERE TOURISM INDUSTRY “GROWING FORWARD TOGETHER”

COUNTDOWN TO ITE HCMC 2022 – WHERE TOURISM INDUSTRY “GROWING FORWARD TOGETHER” Vietnam has continually been among the places with the fastest growth in international searches, attracting nearly 1 million international visitors in the first 7 months of the year. The 16th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo in 2022 (ITE HCMC 2022) which happens from 08 – 10 September is expected to be a gather …

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Israel’s Ministries of Culture & Sports, Economy & Industry, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Tourism will allocate NIS 45 million to encourage Foreign Productions in Israel

An inter-ministerial initiative – high grants for foreign movies and TV productions filmed in Israel In a joint statement issued by the Ministries of Culture and Sports, Economy and Industry, Finance, Foreign Affairs and Tourism, the State of Israel State of Israel announces its entry in the field of international film and television productions. The financial aid will be given …

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Treat yourself to the Kingdom’s delicious cuisine

When choosing a destination for a holiday, one very important factor on our to-do list is sampling the local cuisine and the flavours. The cuisine of Bahrain is renowned for its fusion of many flavors. It is easy to get lost in the array of options this destination has to offer when it comes to food. Bahrain as a destination …

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TAAI to hold its 66th Cruising Convention in Singapore in August

Office Bearers and Managing Committee Members at both National and Regional levels of TAAI informed and invited their members to the 66th Cruising Convention from 22nd ~ 25th August 2022. Speaking about the event, Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI said that association’s strength is in facilitating business-to-business and people-to-people contacts to support its members. And, therefore, we are inviting members to …

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ITE HCMC 2022: Sự kiện thương mại du lịch quốc tế đáng mong đợi nhất Việt Nam và Châu Á

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvSNXL9jrhQ Hội chợ Du lịch Quốc tế Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh lần thứ 16 (ITE HCMC 2022) sẽ diễn ra từ ngày 8 đến ngày 10 tháng 9 năm 2022 tại Trung tâm Hội chợ và Triển lãm Sài Gòn (SECC), Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam. ITE HCMC 2022 chính thức trở lại với chủ đề “Cùng …

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ITE HCMC 2022: Your must-attend travel event in Vietnam and Asia

The 16th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2022) takes place from 8 to 10 September 2022 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. ITE HCMC 2022 returns with the theme “Growing Forward Together” and offers Vietnamese and international tourism businesses an opportunity to re-connect, network, exchange experiences, share insights and propose …

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Why Bahrain should be on your checklist for your next vacation?

Why Bahrain should be on your checklist for your next vacation? Bahrain is a beautiful country brimming with mesmerizing ancient history, rich culture, and breath-taking architecture. One unique fact about Bahrain, it is the only island nation in the Middle East which makes it quite exotic as a travel destination. The past and the present thrive alongside each other in …

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Visit Portugal releases its first online E-learning module for the Indian travel trade

Visit Portugal releases its first online E-learning module for the Indian travel trade In order to help trade partners to better understand the country, Visit Portugal has introduced the comprehensive new e-learning course “Portugal Expert E-learning program.” This course will help agents to understand the country in detail. The training is split into multiple modules to offer in-depth knowledge on …

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Travel Trade submits its Frustration to the GST increase: TAAI

: Press Note : Travel Trade submits its Frustration to the GST increase: TAAI   Be it the travel trade or many other allied and associated industries like hospitality were expecting a decline or perhaps a better GST taxation system in place, as an outcome of the 47th GST Council meeting held in Chandigarh on 29th June 2022. However, recommendations …

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TAAIs Meeting with Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary – West, Ministry of External Affairs regarding application for US – Schengen Visa / Securing Appointment and related aspects

TAAIs Meeting with Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary – West, Ministry of External Affairs regarding application for US – Schengen Visa / Securing Appointment and related aspects* On June 17th, 2022 Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI had an interaction with Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary – West, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.   The meeting request was made to the MEA …

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TAAI AirIndia Meeting Yielded Fruitful Results for Travel Trade Fraternity

TAAI Office Bearers and the Airline Council had a very positive meeting on 7th June 2022 with senior officials of AirIndia, Mr. Nipun Aggarwal, CCO, Mr. Melwin D’Silva ED Commercial and Mr. Rajender Nath GM Marketing. Mrs. Jyoti Mayal, President TAAI interacted in-person, whereas Mr. Jay Bhatia, VP TAAI, Mr. Lokesh Bettaiah, HSG TAAI, Mr. Shreeram Patel, Treasurer TAAI and …

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